Congratulations Joshua Masner for successfully defending your thesis!
โThe Use of Manual Therapy Techniques by Athletic Trainers at the Point-of-Careโ
Our last AT spotlight of National Athletic Training month is Kevin Orozco, AT, ATC. @KevinOrozcoATC
Kevin obtained his BS in Athletic Training & Minor in Nutrition from the University of Utah. He is currently a 2nd year residential masters student at ATSU.
Why he chose ATSU: โAn organized program, passionate faculty, and a challenging curriculum are some of the many reasons why A.T. Still University is a top-tier academic institute.โ
Advice for someone wanting to join the AT profession: โDonโt be afraid to fail, it is part of what helps us grow and become better clinicians in the profession.โ
Why she chose ATSU: โFor the amazing professors, and learning about whole person healthcare.โ
Our next AT Spotlight is Kat Godfrey, AT, ATC. @KatherineGodf17
Kat obtained her Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training from Kingโs College in Pennsylvania.
She is currently a 2nd year residential masters student at ATSU.
Something she loves about the AT Profession: โIt is not your typical 9-5 job everyday is different from practices, games, injuries and athletes. It is always an unpredictable learning process.โ
Advice for someone wanting to join the AT profession: โIf you want to be a primary healthcare provider who can really connect with the patients you work with, this is the career for you.โ
Our next AT Spotlight is Chad Clements, MS, ATC @ChadAClements
Chad completed his Professional program at SUNY Cortland, followed by obtaining a MS in Exercise Science at East Stroudsburg University.
Fun fact: โI play guitarโฆand moonlight as a solo acoustic performer.โ
What he loves about the AT profession: โThat in many instances ATs are primary care providers.โ
Advice for someone wanting to join the AT profession: โMaintain a work-life balance. If you arenโt thriving in the area you are in there are so many different settings you can switch to.โ
Our next AT Spotlight is @KaylaPavelski AT, ATC. Kayla obtained her Bachelors of Science in AT from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She is currently a 2nd year residential masters student at ATSU.
Something she loves about the AT profession: โNo two days are the same, no two injuries are the same, no two patients are the same. The amount of different personalities you meet are awesome.โ
Why she chose ATSU: โClasses like Traumatic Brain Injuries in Sport and Throwing Injuries peaked my interest. I wanted too learn about whole person healthcare and become a patient centered clinician.โ